Estate Support Officer - Reed : Job Details

Reed FE are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across Northamptonshire. We are always looking for talented/aspiring lecturers, tutors, and assessors to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners of all ages and backgrounds, in different disciplines and levels. 

Job Title: Estate Support Officer

Position: Full-Time

Role type: Permanent

Location: Northamptonshire

• Perform a variety of handyman and caretaker duties across the estate.
• Maintain college building stock, including plant, structures, and all ancillary equipment, in line with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that teaching facilities, furniture, fixtures, and fittings are available, cleaned, and maintained.
• Carry out minor repairs on-site, such as replacing light bulbs, fixing leaking taps, touching up paintwork, repairing door handles, and toilet cisterns.
• Escalate additional works and repairs to the helpdesk in a timely manner.
• Manage daily waste disposal, sweep debris in car parks and grounds, and ensure continuous litter picking.
• Monitor outsourced cleaners and grounds staff, and occasionally perform ground works and maintenance as required.
• Assist with furniture, equipment, and office moves according to the needs of the college.

• Ideally hold a Level 2 trade skills qualification in a relevant field such as electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
• Extensive DIY experience or a work history in trades.
• Experience in a similar role, providing maintenance and caretaker services.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the business needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage positively with college staff, students, and site users.

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Access to college facilities and resources.

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